The University of Rhode Island Master Gardener Program recognized its Master Gardener of the Year, Rookie of the Year, and Gardening Project of the Year as part of the program’s celebration of its 40th anniversary. More...

When Sid Abbruzzi learned to surf more than 50 years ago, becoming a professional in the sport was an impossible dream. He remembers how one day it seemed like all his surf friends stopped surfing. More...

With just over two weeks to go before the start of the Volvo Ocean Race on Oct. 22, teams are in full preparation mode for the first 700-nautical mile leg from Alicante, Spain to Lisbon, Portugal. More...

An eight-week grief recovery and support course will be offered beginning on Wednesday, Oct. 11, at 6 p.m. at Hambly House, 30 Red Cross Ave. For more information and to register, call 401-619-2877. More...

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Rhode Island offers a free Connection Recovery Support Group for individuals who are living with a mental illness, on Tuesdays at Newport Hospital from 5:30 to 7 p.m. More...

Newport is fortunate to have several open mics evenings where musicians can sign up on a list and get up on stage to play a few tunes at various venues. There’s one open mic at Parlor that has a unique name and a warm vibe. More...

Daffodillion is closing in on its one million “daffy” goal, which is Newport’s project to plant one million daffodils throughout the city. Free daffodil bulbs will be distributed to all Newport residents. More...

They were out-manned, out-gunned, out-shot, and out-lasted, but no one – not even the Wheeler Warriors who beat them 5-1 Tuesday afternoon – out-hustled the Rogers High School girls’ soccer team for a minute. More...